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Eligible system components include soil moisture monitoring, drip systems, switching to low pressure irrigation systems, pump retrofits, variable frequency drives, and installation of renewable energy to reduce on-farm water use and energy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the life of the program, SWEEP has made grant awards to 828 projects covering more than 134,000 acres. $80.5 million has been awarded to date, with more than $50.1 million in matching funds. 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